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E-Waste’s Role in the Digital Divide

Beyond the Laptops' computer refurbishment partner Computer Reach was a tremendous ally in our race to get devices into community hands. Their incredible team and a dedicated volunteer army worked nonstop for a month to launch a historic effort to refurbish 1200+...

Hardware Relief to Frontline Community Organizations

Communities are the final judges of equity-based programming. As the Beyond the Laptops campaign continues to its next stages, it is important to reflect on community needs and stakeholder feedback. The original Beyond the Laptops campaign goal was to connect...

Sectors Shift, Demand Digital Skills

Digital skills have been increasingly in demand in the workplace, even prior to COVID-19. Beyond laptops and connectivity, one of our major goals is to advance workers’ digital skills so they can thrive in future-proof careers, earning liveable wages. Skill...

COVID-19’s impact on the workforce and unemployment in the Pittsburgh region

COVID-19 brought an unpredicted market shock. Significant job loss, coupled with increased investment in automation, portends a lasting impact on low- and middle-income jobs. Beyond the Laptops seeks to prepare individuals for the future-proof work in today’s...

Addressing The Digital Divide

The digital divide begins with disparities in hardware access and expands into all corners of daily life, including education, career opportunities, and economic inequity. Building upon hardware, connectivity, and digital skills education, the Beyond the Laptops...